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Salon spy: East River Spa, Radisson Edwardian Hotel, London

The atmosphere is pure Blade Runner with Buff Puffs at this spa amid the cityscape of the docklands

May 24 2008, 2:27pm, The Times

East River Spa, Radisson Edwardian Hotel, New Providence Wharf, London E14 (020-8820 8123)

Atmosphere:Blade Runner with Buff Puffs. Outside, the wind roars between the skyscrapers of Thatcher’s docklands legacy, buffeting the bankers scurrying home to their Thames-view penthouses. Inside, it’s all dark stone and wood – the vibe is, blessedly, much less futureshock. This compact space crams in a Stone Oven Sauna, a steam room, six fancy “sensation” showers and a panoramic relaxation room as well as the treatment suites. It was very quiet on the afternoon our spy visited, but the few clients shared a harassed air. Assumption: over-caffeinated refugees from the financial front line.

Treatments and staff: Daniel, at front of house, smoothed over that awkward “Can I borrow a pound for…

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